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General

Bermudian wins UK writing award

Yusef Bushara is one of eight writers who received the inaugural Room to Write award in Britain

Jun 22, 2026 6:56 AM

International Business

Watch: Bermudian Hydia Scott-Riley climbing the ranks at Simon & Schuster

Hydia Scott-Riley is an assistant editor at the top-five publishing house

Apr 02, 2026 7:35 AM

Education

A happy day’s reading with youngsters across the island

Bermuda joins a celebration of books, with volunteers settling down to share stories with young people

Mar 06, 2026 7:50 AM

Education

World Book Day returns for new chapter

Members of the public can buy books for donation to schools at the Bookmart

Mar 03, 2026 4:27 PM

Arts & Entertainment

Warren Cabral unravels mysteries of children’s publishing

The retired lawyer is already winning awards for his Lakeland Mysteries series set in the British Lake District

Oct 28, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Woman’s tale of redemption added to national library

Author Cheyra Bell’s memoir of recovery from tragedy and loss joins the national collection

Oct 20, 2025 7:49 AM

Entertainment

Bermudian writer joins host of Caribbean literary voices

Tiara Webb celebrates a first as she takes part in a poetry slam showcasing a host of island artists

Sep 02, 2025 2:23 PM

General

Island’s writers showcase talents for the public

Stories and poetry take flight at a reading in which Bermuda’s wordsmiths present their creations

Mar 13, 2025 2:07 PM

Community

Edric ‘Socci’ Pearman lives on through his stories

The St George’s resident’s son Michael Pearman has released a second edition of the book Socci: Boy to Man

Mar 05, 2025 8:07 AM

International Business

Harvard journal makes island poverty claim

Harvard International Review cites huge insurance industry and poverty in Bermuda

Dec 30, 2024 8:00 AM

Education

Reading festival celebrates 25 years of inspiring literacy

The popular event at Victoria Park will have extra resources this year for those with learning challenges and support needs

Oct 25, 2024 7:56 AM

Education

Festival aims to empower children through love of reading

The Annual Children’s Reading Festival takes place at Victoria Park on November 2 from 11am to 4pm

Oct 23, 2024 9:04 PM

Opinion Writer

Brian Burland: Bermuda’s book master

Bermudian writer Walter Zupp discusses the work of an island novelist of the 1970s

Sep 30, 2024 7:59 AM

Education

Literacy programme yields ‘major’ reading improvements

Valentina Contesse, coauthor of the University of Florida Literacy Institute curriculum, gives professional development

Aug 30, 2024 7:51 AM

Arts & Entertainment

Jeff Baron pens first romance novella

Some people were surprised by the spiciness of the former Minister of National Security’s maiden literary effort

Jun 26, 2024 8:00 AM

Entertainment

Gombey book aims to boost early literacy

David Chapman’s new release will be donated to Year 5 pupils across the island

May 02, 2024 8:01 AM

Arts & Entertainment

Love and poetry found while washing clothes

Wendy Ebbin wondered why the guy at the laundromat was suddenly telling her his life story

Apr 02, 2024 8:00 AM

General

Bermuda’s writing talent recognised

Seven authors are saluted for the 2023 Bermuda Literary Awards

Feb 29, 2024 12:30 PM

Education

Education budget must aim to improve reading outcomes

Rebecca Ausenda, of the Bermuda Education Network, says the Government must prioritise a US-based phonics programme

Feb 14, 2024 12:13 PM

Entertainment

Author wins three awards for debut novel

Clara Fay’s work of fiction is described as being magical and suspenseful

Dec 06, 2023 7:51 AM

General

Former premier Ewart Brown to hold book signing in Jamaica

The proceeds from sales of his book will go to his old high school, St Jago in Spanish Town

May 22, 2023 4:15 PM

Education

Youngsters learn the joy of reading — and being kings and queens for the day — in Victoria Park

Hamilton played host to a right royal children’s reading festival that had a connection to the coronation of King Charles III. Crowns and tiaras were the order ...

Hamilton played host to a right royal children’s reading fes...

May 09, 2023 7:47 AM

Arts & Entertainment

Bermuda author talks dreams and children’s literacy at Oxford summit

Author Karen Franks will talk at the World Literacy Foundation Summit in Oxford, England on Sunday

Mar 27, 2023 8:00 AM

Arts & Entertainment

Normal People is anything but a clichéd romance novel

“Normal People” shows two Irish teenagers integrating into the wider world, and facing varying challenges when adapting

Mar 27, 2023 7:59 AM

Lifestyle

An inspiring story of overcoming hardship

Teenager Marli Spriggs launches her weekly book review column for young readers by recalling the Lost Boys of Sudan

Jan 30, 2023 7:59 AM

Local Business

The source of creativity and good ideas

Insight in support of our personal and professional growth and development or a Moment of Clarity

Jan 16, 2023 7:25 AM

Entertainment

After going viral, Daderina hits the book stores

A devoted dad who joined his daughters on stage at a dance show rehearsal published a children’s book about the experience to help the girls to learn how an ide...

A devoted dad who joined his daughters on stage at a dance s...

Nov 29, 2022 7:57 AM

Entertainment

It was a dark and stormy night … have a wine and create that atmosphere, writers

People will get to taste new wines, socialise with friends and receive writing help during Wine and Wordsmithy’s second event on November 4. Wine and Wordsmith...

People will get to taste new wines, socialise with friends a...

Oct 27, 2022 7:36 AM

Entertainment

Acclaimed novelist Angela Barry to unveil new novel on Friday

Bermudian author Angela Barry is to host a book launch and reading of her latest novel - The Drowned Forest - this Friday

Jul 13, 2022 12:36 PM

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